Officers of the Mines and Geosciences Bureau Employees Association (MGBEA) Caraga Chapter attended the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS)-Public Sector Union’s Consultation on October 20, 2015 at the Philippine Gateway Hotel, Surigao City. It was attended by representatives of the National Line Agencies, and Local Government Units within Surigao del Norte. Atty. Jason C. Teng, GSIS Acting-Vice President for Mindanao presented the updates on GSIS policies and programs. He discussed the institutionalizing reforms undertaken by GSIS to provide a more responsive service to members and pensioners. He cited that the new GSIS is more transparent, more consultative and more members focused. Reforms for Pensioners: GSIS restored the survivorship benefit of surviving spouses even if they are gainfully employed or receiving income or pension from other institutions. No more Annual Renewal of Active Status (ARAS) Higher minimum pension and payment of proportionate pension. It also has new additional benefits, increased Funeral continue reading : MGBEA R13 Officers attend the GSIS Public Sector Unions’ Consultation
The Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. XIII, in cooperation with Silangan Mindanao Mining Company, Inc. and Taganito Mining Corporation, conducted a tree-planting activity on September 30, 2015 at the Provincial Tree Park in Brgy. Ipil, Surigao City in keeping with the government’s National Greening Program. MGB ROXIII, SMMCI and TMC employees planted approximately 400 assorted forest and fruit tree seedlings. Inspired by their commitment to environmental protection, the employees also tended the tree seedlings that were planted during the Environment Month Culminating Activities last June 30, 2015. They believe that green initiatives and activities will heighten public awareness of environmental preservation and authentic stewardship. In the same way, green initiatives and activities boost camaraderie and collaboration among government employees and stakeholders in the minerals industry. The OIC-CENRO of Surigao City, Mr. Ruel E. Efren, and some CENRO employees also participated in the activity to affirm their keen involvement continue reading : MGB ROXIII Conducts Tree-Planting with SMMCI and TMC